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Palo Alto’s ALPR Policy
The Palo Alto Police Department (PAPD) states that they use ALPRs to deter and investigate crimes related to catalytic converter thefts, auto burglaries, vehicle theft, retail theft, and more. Its benefits are to receive real-time alerts for target vehicles. Police officers must verify the plate and check law enforcement databases before initiating a stop on the vehicle.
Privacy Stated by PAPD
- Data is encrypted and stored by Flock Safety following Criminal Justice Information System security protocols
- Only trained officers with a legitimate need can access ALPR data
- Audit logs for searches are tracked
- Data is not used for immigration enforcement
- Facial recognition software is not used
If you see a violation of these privacies, you have the right to report.
“Unlawful use of law enforcement computer databases is against state law, and subjects personnel to civil and criminal liability as well as discipline up to and including termination.”
Source: City of Palo Alto ALPRs
Statistics
ALPR Cameras
- Manufacturer: Flock Safety
- Contract Duration & Budget: 3-year contract totaling $165,900
- Number of Cameras: 31
- Authorized Start: April 2023
- ALPR Data Retention Policy: Data captured is automatically purged after 30 days, unless a specific record has been identified as relevant to a specific criminal investigation.
- ALPR Data Sharing Policy:
- Shared among local law enforcement partners
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